Planned share sale by Moody's (NYSE: MCO) SVP and General Counsel

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Moody's SVP and General Counsel Richard G. Steele reported an open-market sale of 157 shares of Moody's common stock at $455.49 per share. After this transaction, he holds 1,827.880 shares directly and 3,612.666 shares indirectly through a trust. The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Steele, indicating the trade was pre-arranged rather than timed at his discretion.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 157 shares ($71,512)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Steele Richard G

Role SVP - General Counsel

Sold 157 shs ($72K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	157	$455.49	$72K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,827.88 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,612.666 shares (Indirect, Trust)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 157 shares Sale price per share: $455.49/share Direct holdings after transaction: 1,827.880 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 157 shares Open-market sale of common stock

Sale price per share $455.49/share Price for 157-share sale

Direct holdings after transaction 1,827.880 shares Common stock held directly post-sale

Indirect holdings after transaction 3,612.666 shares Common stock held through a trust

Net share change -157 shares Net buy/sell direction from transaction summary

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan, open-market sale, indirect ownership, Common Stock

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory

"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele"

A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect": "I","nature_of_ownership": "Trust""

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 04:05 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 04:04 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steele Richard G

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

7 WTC AT 250 GREENWICH STREET

(Street)

NEW YORK

10007

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MOODYS CORP /DE/ [ MCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP - General Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	07/01/2026		S⁽¹⁾		157	D	$455.49	1,827.88	D
Common Stock								3,612.666	I	Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele on July 29, 2025.

Remarks:

	Elizabeth McCarroll by power of attorney for Richard G. Steele	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Richard G. Steele report for Moody's (MCO)?

Richard G. Steele reported selling 157 shares of Moody's common stock in an open-market transaction at $455.49 per share. This filing reflects a single sale alongside an updated disclosure of his remaining direct and indirect holdings.

At what price did the Moody's (MCO) insider shares sell in this Form 4?

The reported sale occurred at a price of $455.49 per share for 157 Moody's common shares. This price and share count come directly from the Form 4 transaction details describing an open-market or private transaction sale.

How many Moody's (MCO) shares does Richard G. Steele hold after this transaction?

After the sale, Richard G. Steele holds 1,827.880 Moody's common shares directly and 3,612.666 shares indirectly through a trust. These post-transaction balances are disclosed as total shares following the reported transactions in the Form 4.

Was the Moody's (MCO) insider sale executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by Mr. Steele. Such plans pre-schedule trades, meaning the timing of this sale was determined in advance rather than chosen opportunistically.

Does the Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative transactions for Moody's (MCO)?

No option exercises or derivative transactions are reported in this Form 4. The filing lists one open-market sale of common stock and a holding entry for common shares held indirectly in a trust, with no derivative positions shown.

What type of ownership does Richard G. Steele report for his Moody's (MCO) shares?

He reports both direct and indirect ownership of Moody's common stock. Directly, he owns 1,827.880 shares, while 3,612.666 shares are held indirectly through a trust, as reflected by the ownership codes and nature of ownership descriptions.